MUS 1751 Ch. 13 Quiz – Flashcards
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What finally made it possible for Haydn to sell his compositions to various publishers?
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"pirated" editions began to appear throughout northern Europe
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Identify the inaccurate statement about Haydn's career after the death of Prince Esterházy in 1790.
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he started a new phase in his career as a piano virtuoso, giving concerts throughout Europe
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Which event did NOT characterize Haydn's visit to London?
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his twelve oratorios were composed for appreciative London audiences that flocked to hear these sacred compositions
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While Haydn toured Europe to acquire fame and fortune, what actually happened was that his compositions increased in breadth and substance because of his exposure to a wealth of musical styles.
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False
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Mozart was born in the town of ________.
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Salzburg
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Which composers are representative of the Classical period?
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Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert
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All of the following statements regarding the early years of Mozart are accurate with the exception of:
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his father served as court composer to Joseph II of Austria, and later gave composition lessons to Beethoven
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From 1781 until his death in 1791, Mozart lived almost exclusively in which city?
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Vienna
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Which statement about Mozart's compositions and his childhood experiences touring Europe is wrong?
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as a result of his touring he acquired fame and fortune, and was court composer to Emperor Joseph II from 1780 until his untimely death in 1791
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Which musical tradition was NOT influential in the development of Mozart's musical style?
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Spanish flamenco
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Mozart found the system of aristocratic patronage irritating, and after several unpleasant scenes with his patron, he cut himself free and moved to Vienna, determined to make a living as a freelance musician.
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True
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Mozart's life in Vienna during the 1780s.
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he was responsible for an orchestra that was never larger than twenty-five musicians and saw to it that all musicians appeared in uniform and followed instructions
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All of the statements about the last six years of Mozart's life (1785-1791) are accurate with the exception of:
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he made two visits to London where he was treated as a celebrity and awarded an honorary degree from Oxford
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Which composition is considered one of Haydn's London Symphonies?
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Symphony No. 94, "The Surprise"
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